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The Learning Network: Re-envisioning Classic Stories Lesson PlanThe Learning Network: Re-envisioning Classic Stories Lesson Plan
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Readers reflect on enjoyable stories they know, brainstorm criteria that make a story "good," analyze a New York Times article about innovative children's performances, re-envision classics on their own, and peer edit drafts. Use this as enrichment for gifted readers who readily grasp the vocabulary, but for whom the content (fairy tales, children's performances) is still relevant. Plan to spend time to make the material accessible. A thorough, thoughtful resource.

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literary themes, literary elements, the new york times, newspapers, plot, plot elements, conflict, fairy tales, storytelling

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creative story writing, conflict, fairy tales, literary elements, plot, storytelling, theme, criteria, new york times, learning network, children's performance, evaulation, english language arts
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
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2 days
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Project-Based Learning
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Year
2005
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